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Expert Verdict
Strong odor may limit use levels; potential for irritation at high concentrations; high in sulfur compounds (characteristic pungent smell); patch testing recommended; leaf fractions contain lower azadirachtin levels than seed fractions. Essential oil obtained from neem leaves; antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties; significantly different chemical profile from neem seed oil - lower limonoid content which is why leaf derivatives have been treated differently from seed der...
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Is Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Strong odor may limit use levels; potential for irritation at high concentrations; high in sulfur compounds (characteristic pungent smell); patch testing recommended; leaf fractions contain lower azadirachtin levels than seed fractions. Essential oil obtained from neem leaves; antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties; significantly different chemical profile from neem seed oil - lower limonoid content which is why leaf derivatives have been treated differently from seed der... The EU classifies Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Several avocado oil ester derivatives (\#1-4, \#6) lack discrete CAS numbers because they are complex mixtures from transesterification - this is normal for these ingredient classes and should not impede regulatory filings. <span style="display:none"></span>.
What is the Margin of Safety for Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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